The Alabama Watershed Stewards Handbook: A Water Resource Training Curriculum was written for participants in the Alabama Watershed Steward ...
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Pond owners have sometimes intentionally and sometimes accidentally introduced freshwater clams or mussels into their recreational ponds. Wh...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Flash droughts occur frequently in Alabama. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and its partners have tea...
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Planning for Irrigation Expansion in Alabama Using the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program (PL-83-566)
The ACES Water Program...
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Many hands make light work, so the saying goes. Community partners put this saying to the test by coming together for a workday to clear the...
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Well Water Background
Thousands of Alabama residents rely on private water systems for their drinking water source. The 2015 Water Use Repo...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama is one of the most important aquaculture states in the country. From oysters to catfish, aquaculture far...
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Objective: You will learn how to install a rain garden and why installing a rain garden has a positive impact on your envi...
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Do rain gardens attract mosquitoes?
If built correctly, your rain garden should not host mosquitoes. Mosquito larvae require 2 to 3 days of...
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Take time to create a simple bird’s-eye view of how water flows on your landscape. This will help you identify where to install a ...
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Walk through your yard and identify potential locations. Note any strong slopes or low spots. It is helpful to watch water...
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To ensure that the site you have selected will work for a rain garden, perform an infiltration test. Spring is a great time for this...
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